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Wine Review: Recaredo Particular Reserva Brut Nature 2005

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Recaredo are my absolute favourite producer of Cava, with a commitment to quality so rarely seen anywhere in the world. Every Cava they produce is of at least Gran Reserva quality, with over 30 months spent ageing on their lees, all from biodynamically produced vineyards they own. All delicate operations, such as disgorgement, are completed […]

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Wine Review: Vincent Girardin Santenay Vieilles Vignes 2013

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If I see even remotely affordable Burgundy on a shop shelf, I simply can’t help myself from swooping in and grabbing a bottle. Pinot Noir remains the grape that strikes the strongest chord with me, and so I’m always trying to find new producers and expressions from around the world, whilst exploring Burgundy so far […]

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Wine Review: Oakridge Diamond Drive 864 Chardonnay 2011

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The second Australian wine in quick succession, and from the same vintage no less. This one is slightly different as I acquired it from a friend in the UK and to my knowledge, it isn’t currently available in Spain (sorry!). Regardless, I’d like to review it as it’s a really good example of the direction […]

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Wine Review: Xanadu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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Increasingly I find myself drinking more and more Australian wine (another review heading your way later during the week fromYarra Valley!). I don’t know what the connection is between Spanish distribution and Australia, but between the various shops and online retailers, I seem to be able to find a wealth of really good wine, from […]

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Wine Review: Liberso Curioso Verdejo 2016

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Despite having a Sample Policy on my website for over a year now, I have yet to receive a single request for a review or even a sample sent my way from wineries/distributors. It’s not the end of the world as I’m very used to paying for everything I drink, yet it’s always nice to […]